Can I use a simple container for burial?

Cemetery rules and local law determine acceptable burial containers, so ask before purchasing. When provider prices and rules are examined, consumers may generally purchase a casket or urn from an outside seller, and a funeral provider cannot charge a handling fee merely because the merchandise came from elsewhere. A family can see the real differences in cost when required fees are separated from optional services, merchandise, cemetery charges, and third party costs. Request a clear written list of each price and charge, then confirm whether a stated requirement is imposed by law, by the cemetery, or only by the provider before you pay for it.